From the Wiltshire Live Facebook page: Only the nerdiest of local government nerds truly gets excited by the words Local Plan. They’re very long, complicated documents full of obscure planning terms like “strategic allocation” and “spatial strategy” and “hierarchy of centres” and they can be extremely dry. So, why does it matter whether Swindon Borough… read more
Members of the public will have their first chance to provide feedback on Swindon’s draft Local Plan after the summer holidays. Swindon Borough Council’s Cabinet agreed at its meeting last night (9 July) to begin the first round of consultation on the Local Plan, known as Regulation 18, for a period of six weeks from… read more
A copy of this summary will be included in the Planning Committee agendas and minutes. Swindon Borough Council and Chiseldon Parish Council Highways meeting. 30.6.25 The summary consists of notes taken from the meeting and do not constitute formal minutes. Summary of meeting (pdf format)
Swindon’s council housing stock could receive a boost, if councillors agree to buy 66 brand-new homes for tenants. Swindon Borough Council’s Cabinet will meet next week (9 July) to discuss whether to buy the homes, which will form part of a housing development next to Moredon Sporting Hub. The opportunity to purchase the one, two,… read more
After meeting with Swindon Borough Council Neighbourhood Planning team, the Parish Council have confirmed the following: SBC’s council meeting on the 25th September will consider the plan and whether to accept the examiner’s recommendations, and any changes made by the examiner. It will also consider the response made by Chiseldon Parish Council in relation to… read more
Please find enclosed planning application consultation letter. All comments should be sent to sbcdc@swindon.gov.uk. Application Ref: S/HOU/25/0555 Description: Installation of a 2.4m palisade fencing to the rear of the property, with cladding attached for privacy. Site Address: 28 Carisbrooke Terrace, Chiseldon, Swindon SN4 0LW Case Officer: Shane Burgess Date of consultation: 27th May 2025 Deadline… read more
On Friday 13th December the Regulation 16 consultation of the Chiseldon Neighbourhood Plan started. This consultation runs until Friday 17th February 2025. Please read the consultation letter, and view the relevant documents here. Responses should be sent to forwardplanning@swindon.gov.uk and not the Parish Council, no later than 5pm on 7th Feb 25. Any other enquiries,… read more
N.B. You can see original article, including artist’s rendering of the proposed venue, here. Plans to build a new state-of-the-art entertainment venue in Swindon town centre are set to move a step forward when the Council’s Cabinet meets next week (13 November). Analysis by theatre specialists has concluded that Swindon is well placed to… read more
A draft set of shared ambitions to spearhead the reinvention of Swindon town centre are being tabled at the Council’s Cabinet meeting next week (13 November). The eight ambitions, set out in a draft document called ‘Heart of Swindon’, are the result of a Council-coordinated effort to seek the expertise and input of partners including… read more
From Ward Cllr Elliott: I have been advised by Swindon Borough Council that real, significant progress has been with regards to Earthline at Wroughton Airfield. All hardstanding and structures have been removed and the land re-soiled and seeded. In doing this they avoided Court action. There is one feature ( the wheel wash ) which… read more
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Swindon Borough Council has released an update on the Neighbourhood Plan: “It’s important that people and groups potentially affected by planning policies and proposals have the opportunity to be involved in decision-making and understand when and what the opportunities are. That’s why we held a six-week consultation earlier this year (29 January to 11 March… read more
Hannick Homes has asked the Parish Council to share the leaflet below. Hannick Homes is seeking views from local residents on a proposal for 42 dwellings on land at Hodson Road, Chiseldon. Local residents are invited to visit our website for further details and to provide comment at www. hodsonroad.com. View or download Hodson Road… read more
The council will be considering planning application S/HOU/24/0278 – installation of air source heat pump at 4 The Orchard Chiseldon at their planning meeting on 25.4.24 7.30pm at the Old Chapel. This is a late addition under agenda item 8.
Now is your chance to have your say on future development in our neighbourhood – deadline is 8th March This is the final week that we can accept submissions for the Regulation 14 consultation of the draft Neighbourhood Plan. Please do look at the supporting documents here and provide your feedback here by using the… read more
Now is your chance to have your say on future development in our neighbourhood – deadline is 8th March With only 29 responses so far to the Neighbourhood Plan regulation 14 consultation, we really need more views from residents, so we know the draft plan is considering what local people want included. This plan once… read more
Now is your chance to have your say on future development in our neighbourhood. With only 29 responses so far to the Neighbourhood Plan regulation 14 consultation, we really need more views from residents, so we know the draft plan is considering what local people want included. This plan once complete will carry weight with… read more
After going live on 8th Jan with our NHP Regulation 14 public consultation we have had a few replies so far. We urge all residents to take a look at the draft plans and provide their feedback via the survey here: Give feedback via our survey. The plan is an important planning tool moving forward… read more
After going live on 8th Jan with our NHP Regulation 14 public consultation we have had a few replies so far. We urge all residents to take a look at the draft plans and provide their feedback via the survey here: Give feedback via our survey. The plan is an important planning tool moving forward… read more
Everyone who lives or works in the Borough of Swindon can help to ensure they have a say in all aspects of how land is used. The Council is seeking feedback on its new draft Statement of Community Involvement (SCI), which will set out how people can get involved in the planning decision-making process, how the… read more